Ask an expert: How to talk to children about 9/11
For millions of Americans, Sept. 11, 2001, is a vivid memory. For younger generations, it's a history lesson.
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Sep 8, 2026
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'Digital duty of care' laws will force tech platforms to look after users
The federal government has introduced draft digital duty of care legislation designed to protect Australians from online harms.
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Sep 8, 2026
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Dog parks are an antidote to the isolation and divisions that social media can fuel
The case against social media has become so well rehearsed that most people can easily merge it into ordinary conversation: It makes people lonely. It sorts them into camps. It hands them a room full of people who already ...
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Sep 7, 2026
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One quarter of Australian kids are 'developmentally vulnerable' when they start school
We know the first five years are a crucial time in a child's life. Early experiences, such as family relationships or exposure to trauma, shape brain architecture, which lays the foundation for children's learning, behavior ...
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Sep 7, 2026
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Feeling angry? Don't blow off steam. Try these tips instead
After a bad night's sleep, you squabble with your kids at breakfast. Then a neighbor blocks you in. When you finally get to work an hour late, your boss makes one more impossible demand. No wonder you're angry with the world.
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Sep 7, 2026
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Growing up socially isolated linked to young people becoming NEET
About 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The consequences for their health and income can be significant and long-lasting, with costs to the economy as well.
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Sep 6, 2026
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How algorithms are making our environments bland
The Pantone color of the year for 2026 is white. It's called Cloud Dancer, which is described as a "lofty white." This choice reflects a growing trend away from color in our visual world.
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Sep 6, 2026
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Same-sex marriages surged before Bolsonaro took office, Brazil data reveal
A new study has shown that the election of Jair Bolsonaro, known for his homophobic views, as president of Brazil in 2018 caused a temporary surge in the number of same-sex marriages. The increase was particularly high in ...
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Sep 4, 2026
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Mosque workshops help Muslim women discuss reproductive health in NSW
Governments across Australia have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars toward women's health services in recent months and years—but having more health services won't help if people don't know they're available or how ...
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Sep 4, 2026
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Shoppers buying online while drunk is big business—but who is responsible?
One Sunday morning, Juliet* woke up to a delivery driver with a large package that she had no recollection of ordering. She was quick to dismiss it as an e-commerce mistake before the card inside helped solve the mystery: ...
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Sep 4, 2026
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